The Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society is dedicated to sharing the beauty and magic of chamber music with people of all ages in South Texas. Their mission is to bring world-renowned artists to perform for a diverse audience, and they offer a variety of programs to achieve this goal. In addition to concerts, the Society provides educational opportunities and community outreach programs that encourage young people to pursue excellence in music and other areas of their lives. They also offer special community programs that make classical music education accessible to a wider segment of the population. With up to seven chamber music outreach activities offered each concert season, the Society is committed to enriching the lives of everyone in the community.
Join Nature Trails Kayaking on their morning tours, as the wind is calmer and builds as the day heats up. Paddling against the wind is similar to riding a bike uphill, so getting out on the water when it's less windy is the goal. They offer 2-hour Kayak Eco Tours through the wetlands along the coast near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. They also offer a 1-hour kayak lesson or you can rent a kayak to take out on your own near Headquarters on North Beach. The trained professional guides are knowledgeable about kayaking and dedicated to ensuring guests have a safe and enjoyable experience.
An architectural gem on the city's bayfront, The Art Center of Corpus Christi is home to 11 arts organizations, and showcases works from local and area artists in rotating exhibitions. The 14,400-square-foot building houses a main gallery and four studios, including a clay studio that encourages artists to complete works-in-progress in front of visitors. The Art Center also offers art classes, to express your own creativity in photos, watercolors, oils, sculpture or other media. Workshops, outreach projects and other events to promote the arts to the public are an integral part of the Art Center of Corpus Christi as well.
Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music at Brewster Street Ice House in downtown Corpus Christi. Brewster Street boasts the best live music and is known for its Thursday night Texas Country Music nights, welcoming home-grown artists like Aaron Watson, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Kyle Park, the Randy Rogers Band, and many others. The venue features a full-service restaurant where the menu offers seared tuna, fried shrimp, fried pickles, chicken strips, and their signature Kieschnick burgers. The drink menu doesn't disappoint either, serving up favorite domestic and imported beers, award-winning margaritas, and other delicious cocktails.